Museum of the Moving Image cruises

The Circle Line Harbor Lights Cruise is widely regarded as one of the best sightseeing experiences in New York City because of its impeccable timing: departing at dusk, it lets you watch the Manhattan skyline transform from a warm golden hour into a sparkling sea of illuminated skyscrapers. Over two relaxed hours, the boat glides down the Hudson, passes within close range of an illuminated Statue of Liberty for prime photo stops, and cruises under the lit-up Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges, all accompanied by engaging, knowledgeable live commentary from local guides. While popular sailings can feel crowded—making it smart to arrive 45 minutes early to grab an outdoor seat on the starboard (right) side—the stunning panoramic views and climate-controlled lower decks make it well worth the ticket for both first-timers and return visitors.

Easy to use the ticket. The views of New York City from the ferry are beautiful and the weather is quite cool.

We were able to visit almost all the tourist spots in New York! The food was amazing as well. I even got a tumbler souvenir shaped like the Statue of Liberty. We also saw Bridge 19, which opens for trains to pass and closes for boats or cruises.

During the five days we spent in New York, this was without a doubt the best tour we did. Worth every penny! We managed to take some incredible pictures, and the staff was really helpful. Paulet (who took amazing photos of us on board) and Robert were both outstanding. We will definitely do this again the next time we come back to NYC.